Stichting Amigos de Potosí wants to help mine workers and children of Potosí (Bolivia) to better their living situations. We aim to help young people by offering them an alternative to working in the mines.

Bolivia

Population
Bolivia is the poorest country in South America. In 1992, 97% of people living in the countryside existed in extreme poverty. It is the country with the highest percentage of ethnic Indians and has a population of 8.7 million (2003), 70% of whom belong to the indigenous population. Spanish is the official language, while 2

Once... the largest city of South America
Potosí is the highest city in the world at 4,090m, with a population of approximately 120,000 people and is situated in the southern Altiplano of Bolivia where the steppes become the cold desert. It has a harsh climate and a bitter history.
Around 1650, Potosí was the la

The hard facts about working in the mines:
The majority of miners do not reach 40 – 45 years of age.
After 7 – 10 years in the mines, the miner will suffer from silicosis (lung dust disease).
When the miner has lost 50% of his lung capacity, he has to stop work and will receive a small pension.